Do Aborted Babies Go To Heaven?

Anyone who has lost a baby knows the pain and confusion that follows as you grieve. And many wonder and wrestle with the idea of what happens to the souls of those babies. And others wonder how God handles the lives of aborted babies.

Well, Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church is speaking to just those questions and he is diving straight into scripture to share the answers. It is his understanding that,

"God in grace saves the little ones that die."

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And proof of God's grace, especially towards children, is scattered all throughout scripture. In Jeremiah 19:4 God is condemning the people of Jerusalem who sacrifice their babies to pagan gods and He says "they have filled this place with the blood of the innocent." God is saying that these babies were innocent, or not guilty. And it is the innocent, through the saving blood of Jesus Christ, that enter the gates of Heaven.

Jesus not only welcomes the little children, but He also blesses them. Mark 10:14-16 says,

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them."

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As Pastor MacArthur reminds us, we have a loving and a graceful God.

"All men are sinners and have no right to go to Heaven. Therefore if we go to Heaven, it's not because we have a right, but because God is gracious."

When you hear the points that Pastor MacArthur makes your heart will find such peace in the love and grace of our Lord God. What a difficult topic to tackle, this one really makes you think!

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Heartbroken Parents Speak Out Against Bullying After 12-Year-Old Killed Herself

The tongue is said to hold the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). And sadly, bullying is proof. 12-year-old Mallory Grossman had her whole life ahead of her. But after months of vicious bullying, the sweet sixth-grader committed suicide. And now, her heartbroken parents are speaking out, urging the school system and other parents to take a serious stand against bullying.

All who knew Mallory Grossman of Rockford, New Jersey described her as a sweet and caring kid. She was involved in gymnastics and cheerleading, loved her friends and family, and even spent time making and selling jewelry to raise money for kids with cancer.

Sadly, things changed drastically for Mallory in middle school. Cruel bullies targetted her and relentlessly picked on her for months on end. They looked for any and every way to make Mallory feel worthless -- taking to all forms of social media to bombard her with their vicious attacks. The cruel messages escalated from name calling to the point of saying “why don’t you kill yourself”.

For Mallory, there seemed to be no way to escape the torment.

Sixth-Grader Committed Suicide After Intense Bullying

Mallory's parents went to the school repeatedly to report the intense bullying, but say they got no help. They tried talking to the bullies' parents but just met resistance. They were in the process of exploring private schools for Mallory to attend.

But then, on the same day Mallory's parents spent 3 hours in a meeting with her school over bullying that took place that day, the sixth-grader committed suicide.

Mallory's suicide devastated her parents and rocked the community. It pointed a huge spotlight on just how serious bullying, including cyberbullying, is. And as they are left trying to wade through the grief of this unimaginable tragedy, Mallory's parents are speaking out.

In the wake of their daughter's death, they created the Facebook page Mallory's Army, where they are urging everyone to stand up to bullying and promote kindness. And in a heartbreakingly brutal post, Mallory's parents pleaded with parents to launch a full-blown attack on bullying, starting right in their own homes.

Continue reading to hear Mallory's parents speak out after their sixth-grader committed suicide...

The Plea From Mallory's Parents Reads:

"After months of bullying at school, my daughter ended her life on June 14, 2017.

I've chosen to speak out about this.

And I need your help.

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We must manage, oversee, and parent our children's social media use.

Yes, you all suffer from 'not my child syndrome'...

Humiliation, Exclusion, and intimidation IS BULLYING!

The 'you can't sit with us' was only funny in a movie, not in real life, and certainly not for Mallory.

Her life in 6th grade was horrible.

We did our best, didn't allow her to have access to Snap Chat, limited her time, online...

Still, her bullies found access to her... it was their mission...

Now they have tears of getting caught... they don't shed the same tears we do... her family.

Suicide is now an option.

Children 10-15, it's the 2nd leading cause of death... that's right! #2.

Your child is more likely to DIE by their own hands, as a result of social media cyberbullying, than get cancer or in a car accident.

Let's Make A Change

Our hearts go out to Mallory's family. No one should feel worthless. And no one should feel as though death is their only escape from relentless bullying. We pray God will bring them peace, and we know He will use this tragedy to help others.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, potential signs of suicide include:

Talking about wanting to die

Looking for a way to kill oneself

Expressing feeling hopeless or having no purpose

Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

Talking about being a burden to others

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly

Sleeping too little or too much

Withdrawing or feeling isolated

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

Displaying extreme mood swings

If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and do not leave the person alone.